This framework published by the Department of Health sets out the outcomes and corresponding indicators that will be used to hold NHS England to account for improvements in health outcomes after April 2016. Read more »

The mental health dashboard brings together information from a wide range of sources. It shows progress against objectives in the ‘No health without mental health strategy’ and gives a clear, concise picture of mental health outcomes. Read more »

This report, published by The King’s Fund, explores the key components of effective co-ordinated care through a study of five UK-based programmes that deliver co-ordinated care for people with long-term and complex needs. Read more »

The national framework which sets out the principles and processes for determining eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare has been revised to reflect the new NHS framework and structures, effective from 1 April 2013. Read more »

This briefing paper summarises the NHS Confederation report ‘Investing in emotional and psychological wellbeing for patients with long-term conditions’ and describes how primary and secondary health services can improve patient outcomes, while reducing the overall costs of care for the NHS. Read more »

This document, published by the NHS Confederation, provides guidance on service design and productivity improvement for commissioners, clinicians and managers in primary care, secondary care and mental health. Read more »

This paper, published jointly by The King’s Fund and the Centre for Mental Health, suggests that developing more integrated support for people with mental and physical health problems could improve outcomes and play an important part in helping the NHS meet the quality, innovation, productivity and prevention challenge. Read more »

This strategy sets out six shared objectives to improve the mental health and well-being of the nation, and to improve outcomes for people with mental health problems through high quality services. Read more »

This white paper sets out the government’s long-term vision for the future of public health in England. The aim is to create a ‘wellness’ service (Public Health England) and to strengthen both national and local leadership. Read more »